844 Ind. Admin. Code 2.2-1.1-11

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 844 IAC 2.2-1.1-11 - "Moderate sedation/analgesia" defined

Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-22.5; IC 25-27.5

Sec. 11.

(a) For purposes of IC 25-27.5, "moderate sedation/analgesia" (also referred to as "conscious sedation") means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation.

(b) The following are conditions that a patient under moderate sedation/analgesia may experience:

(1) No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate.

(2) Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

844 IAC 2.2-1.1-11

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 2.2-1.1-11; filed Apr 6, 2010, 2:52 p.m.: 20100505-IR-844090164FRA

Readopted filed 11/22/2016, 12:11 p.m.: 20161221-IR-844160317RFA

Readopted filed 11/22/2022, 12:22 p.m.: 20221221-IR-844220255RFA

Readopted filed 2/27/2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA